contingent
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The working out of a resolution will instead be as chaotic and contingent as most other decisions Congress makes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Earlier this year, a small contingent of US soldiers deployed to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Manila has been eyeing the Abukuma-class vessels -- which are being retired by Japan -- for some time, with the military sending a contingent to examine them in 2025.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
After Adam made his offer to share costs — contingent on receiving copies of the bills — Brian took no action for approximately 11 months.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
A few seedy giants of the Strong Arm, who had been captured by the Orkney faction, turned up and said their homage, but the Lancelot contingent was a spate.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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